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IBM C2090-617 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | DB2 10 System Administrator for z/OS |
| Exam Number: | C2090-617 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | DB2 11 System Administrator for z/OS (C2090-317) IBM Certified DB2 10 DBA for z/OS (C2090-612) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 126 |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Onsite at Pearson VUE or IBM exam delivery partner |
| Pre Condition: | Experience administering DB2 on z/OS environments; familiarity with mainframe operations and DB2 subsystem architecture is recommended. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/training/certification |
IBM C2090-617 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| DB2 for z/OS System Administration Domains | - Operations and Command Processing
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Common Questions About the IBM C2090-617 Exam
What is the IBM DB2 10 System Administrator for z/OS exam all about?
The C2090-617 exam is the official IBM exam behind the IBM Specialist certification, validating the skills measured by the IBM DB2 10 System Administrator for z/OS credential. It sits at the Professional level of the IBM certification program. It also connects to IBM Certified DB2 10 DBA for z/OS (C2090-612), DB2 11 System Administrator for z/OS (C2090-317), so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
Are there any prerequisites for the C2090-617 exam?
Experience administering DB2 on z/OS environments; familiarity with mainframe operations and DB2 subsystem architecture is recommended. Requirements can change when IBM revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
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What topics are covered in the C2090-617 exam?
The IBM DB2 10 System Administrator for z/OS exam blueprint is organized into 1 domains. The first three are:
- DB2 for z/OS System Administration Domains
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
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